News for 'physiotherapy'

Delhi Crime wins top Emmy

Delhi Crime wins top Emmy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Director Richie Mehta dedicated the honour to all the women who not just endure violence that men inflict on them, 'but are also tasked to solve the problem.'

Major detained in Meerut for murdering army officer's wife

Major detained in Meerut for murdering army officer's wife

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The woman's body was found with her throat slit near the Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area on Saturday.

Asian Championship: India women boxers score a perfect 10

Asian Championship: India women boxers score a perfect 10

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Indian women's boxing team won one gold, three silver and six bronze medals at the Asian Championship in Dubai, ensuring that all 10 weight categories featured an Indian medallist.

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Oldest TT Olympian gears up for Tokyo despite coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

At almost 57, Ni Xialian has competed in the 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, achieving her best result when, aged 37, she reached the last 16 in Sydney. She hopes Tokyo 2020 will go ahead.

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The family members of the convicts, on the hand, held placards stating that "five people cannot be hanged for the death of one person".

I too have some rights, Nirbhaya's mother protests

I too have some rights, Nirbhaya's mother protests

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Her protests come right after the trial court offered Pawan Gupta, one of the four death row convicts in the case, saying a condemned convict is entitled to legal aide till his last breath.

How Italy plans to restart football season next month

How Italy plans to restart football season next month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The players and staff at Serie A clubs should be tested for coronavirus and then isolated in training camps when they begin preparing for the re-start of the season, the Italian football federation (FIGC) recommended on Wednesday. The FIGC is hoping that training can begin immediately after the current lockdown ends on May 3.

How high intensity workouts can benefit you

How high intensity workouts can benefit you

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

A new study has revealed how high-intensity interval training HIIT and sprint interval training (SIT) can improve cardio-respiratory fitness in people with spinal cord injuries.

Barca forward Suarez picks up hamstring injury

Barca forward Suarez picks up hamstring injury

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Luis Suarez picked up a hamstring strain in Tuesday's Champions League match at Bayern Munich.

Want to become a physiotherapist?

Want to become a physiotherapist?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Applications are invited from eligible and desirous candidates interested in taking admission for B.P.Th. course against vacant seats at K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy.

Golden girl Avani Lekhara a winner on all fronts

Golden girl Avani Lekhara a winner on all fronts

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A trainee of former Olympian shooter Suma Shirur, Avani Lekhara became India's first woman gold medallist at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Monday when she shot a total of 249.6 in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.

Why I proposed at an army camp

Why I proposed at an army camp

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Popping the question to Nandita Mahtani, Commando style at an army camp while rappelling down a wall. Surrounded by 300 army men...

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Vigourous gymming by an 18 year old post-lockdown led to a medical condition that caused malfunctioning of his kidneys.

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.

Diploma prog for occupational/ physio therapists

Diploma prog for occupational/ physio therapists

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai, invites applications for admission to its one-year Diploma in Rehabilitation Course for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

'Long live Nirbhaya' chants ring outside Tihar Jail

'Long live Nirbhaya' chants ring outside Tihar Jail

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Some people distributed sweets after the convicts were hanged.

Nirbhaya convict moves HC over mercy plea rejection

Nirbhaya convict moves HC over mercy plea rejection

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The plea claims that the recommendation sent to the President to reject the mercy plea did not contain the signature of Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain.

Will Ronaldo keep his promise of buying Real's physios new cars?

Will Ronaldo keep his promise of buying Real's physios new cars?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly reward the club's physiotherapy team by buying each of them a brand new car of their choice following his Ballon d'Or win.

After row with hospital, Eman to be shifted to UAE for further treatment

After row with hospital, Eman to be shifted to UAE for further treatment

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The privately-owned Saifee Hospital announced that Eman is being shifted to Burjeel Hospital in the UAE, a move that comes amid allegations by her sister Shaimaa Selim that she was not receiving proper treatment.

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Can wrong footwear cause health problems?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Approximately 72% people wear inappropriate sized footwear which is associated with all kind of foot problems.

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The president had last month also rejected the clemency petition of another accused, Mukesh Singh.

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Cases linked to surgery among those considered.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

Shraddha injures herself on the sets of ABCD 2

Shraddha injures herself on the sets of ABCD 2

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood, right here!

Condition of R K Laxman improves

Condition of R K Laxman improves

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

Breach Candy Hospital sources said the acclaimed cartoonist is responding well to physiotherapy sessions.

Nirbhaya convicts move court seeking stay on execution

Nirbhaya convicts move court seeking stay on execution

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Additional Session Judge Dharmender Rana issued notice to Tihar Jail authorities on the pleas moved of Akshay Singh and Pawan Kumar Gupta, directing the officials to file their response by March 2.

Mirabai Chanu wins gold on comeback from injury

Mirabai Chanu wins gold on comeback from injury

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The 24-year-old Manipuri lifted 82kg in snatch and 110kg in clean and jerk to finish on top of the podium after recovering from the injury, which required extensive physiotherapy.

Competitive sport in England to resume from Monday

Competitive sport in England to resume from Monday

Rediff.com31 May 2020

After a near three-month shutdown, elite competitive sport in England can resume from Monday behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday. The first major live event is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes horse race at Newmarket on June 6, although racing is set to start at Kempton Park on Tuesday.

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

NCA came into the picture at just the right time to rebuild their bodies and careers.

Nirbhaya convict seeks urgent hearing against rejection of mercy plea

Nirbhaya convict seeks urgent hearing against rejection of mercy plea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Singh had moved the mercy plea after the Supreme Court dismissed his curative petition against his conviction and death sentence. The apex court had also rejected the curative petition of another death row convict Akshay Kumar, 31.

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

Nirbhaya convict seeks restoration of all legal remedies

Nirbhaya convict seeks restoration of all legal remedies

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday the plea of Mukesh, who has also sought quashing of all orders passed by courts and the rejection of his mercy petition by the President since the day his curative petition was dismissed by the apex court.

India remembers Delhi braveheart

India remembers Delhi braveheart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Street plays, rallies and candlelight vigils were staged in Delhi and several parts of the country on Monday in memory of a young woman whose savage gang rape on a moving bus in New Delhi on this day one year ago evoked a nationwide anger and outrage of the sort rarely witnessed.

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The hospital's Chief Operating Officer Subbiah Viswanathan said in a short press release that respiratory support "is being closely watched and adjusted."

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Sidhu was the Congress' star campaigner and addressed over 70 public meetings in 17 days ahead of elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.

Gym injuries: Make your workouts safe AND effective

Gym injuries: Make your workouts safe AND effective

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Keep these pointers in mind and you will drastically lower the risk of injury. Your workouts will be safe and effectively produce the results you want!

US confers courage award on Delhi gang-rape victim

US confers courage award on Delhi gang-rape victim

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

"Her bravery inspired millions of women and men to come together with a simple message: No more. No more looking the other way when gender-based violence happens. No more stigma against victims or survivors," the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, said at a State Department function held on Friday to honour women from across the globe with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award

US honours Delhi gang rape victim with courage award

US honours Delhi gang rape victim with courage award

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Known to India and the world as 'Nirbhaya' (fearless), the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, whose brutal gang rape on a moving bus in Delhi in December inspired widespread protests, has been posthumously presented with the International Women of Courage Award.

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Asha Devi said that justice was delayed, but not denied, and added that they would continue their fight for justice for India's daughters.